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Scholarship Programme Policy to be revised – Dr the Hon Wheatley
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Minister for Education, Culture, Youth Affairs, Fisheries and Agriculture Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said due to the pockets of ambiguity noted in the current Virgin Islands Scholarship Programme, plans are underway to have it revised.
Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital achieves int accreditation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Describing it as a ‘red-letter’ day for the Virgin Islands (VI), Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced that the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and by extension the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital has achieved international accreditation from a German and Norwegian agency.
Retired nurses want to go back to work- Hon Fraser
DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI- Opposition legislator Honourable Julian Fraser RA (R3) is calling for a clause in the Nurses and Midwives Act 2020, that would enable retired nurses to be allowed to work on a contractual basis in the Territory.
2 more COVID-19 cases as total recoveries jump to 61- Hon Malone
DUFFS BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands has recorded two more cases of COVID-19, bringing the total confirmed cases in the Territory to 71. This is an increase of just 2 from the previously recorded 69 total cases on September 16, 2020.
Dr Ronald E. Georges reportedly out as CEO of BVIHSA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Word just reaching our news desk from sources close to the situation is that local Chief Executive Officer of the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), Dr Ronald E. Georges proceeded on Annual Leave today, September 21, 2020, and is not likely to return to the post.
'I even have homeless BVIslanders' living in building- Bettito Frett
WICKHAM'S CAY I, Tortola VI - A Wickham's Cay I property owner has defended a building labelled as overcrowded, unsafe, unsanitary and indecent by Government, following the removal of all of the building’s occupants for COVID-19 testing and quarantine.
Health Minister making COVID-19 update @ 10:00am
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) will host another virtual COVID-19 announcement this morning, September 16, 2020, at 10:00am, as the Territory enters its new 5:00pm to 5:00am curfew for the next 14 days.
Gov’t gifted 3000 face masks by Lion's Club of Tortola
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- As the Government of the Virgin Islands, under the leadership of Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1), continues to steer the Virgin Islands ship through uncharted waters in this COVID-19 pandemic, it has been receiving much praise for a job well done as well as tangible support from various sectors.
VI records 2 more COVID-19 cases & 7 recoveries
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Virgin Islands (VI) has recorded 2 more COVID-19 cases and 7 recoveries as of September 11, 2020, a statement from the Government Information Service (GIS) said Friday evening shortly before midnight.
Cabinet meets today following ‘positive developments’- Hon Malone
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands is set to meet today, Friday, September 11, 2020, following the announcement that 20 additional persons have fully recovered from COVID-19 and only one new case has been discovered.
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